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Average Ratings 1 Rating

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features
design
support

Description

Enhance your workflows through a genuinely constructible design approach, along with efficient detailing and information management. Tekla Structures stands out as the leading structural BIM software, empowering users to design, integrate, manage, and disseminate complex multi-material 3D models enriched with essential construction insights. This software can be utilized at every stage of a project, ranging from the initial conceptualization of buildings and infrastructure to the phases of fabrication, construction, and ongoing maintenance, facilitating design, detailing, and information management seamlessly. With Tekla Structures, you can produce precise, data-rich 3D models that encompass all necessary structural information for the successful construction and upkeep of any structure. The models generated in Tekla can achieve LOD 500, representing the pinnacle of development levels, which enhances their constructibility. High levels of detail in as-built models significantly reduce unexpected challenges and requests for information, ultimately leading to more profitable project outcomes. Furthermore, the software allows for the importing, exporting, and linking of your data with various other software applications, digital construction tools, and fabrication equipment, broadening the scope of collaboration and efficiency in your projects. This interconnectedness ensures that all stakeholders can access the same crucial information, fostering better communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

Description

Vertex BD serves as a comprehensive BIM solution tailored for medium to large residential builders. This software facilitates the creation of architectural and structural drawing sets, fabrication drawings, material reports, manufacturing data, and marketing renderings, all derived from a singular building model. By automating the generation of site-specific drawing sets, Vertex BD enables production home builders to conserve significant hours that would otherwise be spent recreating drawings for various customer-selected house options. Component manufacturers and panelizers primarily utilize Vertex BD as panel prefab software, streamlining the creation of wall and floor panel fabrication drawings, structural layouts, cut lists, and additional material reports. This automation not only saves manufacturers a remarkable amount of design, drafting, and estimation time but also significantly reduces the risk of errors during construction. Furthermore, Vertex BD is compatible with both wood and cold-formed steel construction methods, making it a versatile tool in the building industry. Its ability to integrate various aspects of the building process into one platform enhances efficiency and accuracy across projects.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

ADAPT-Builder Yes 
Archicad Yes 
BIMcollab Yes 
DDS-CAD Viewer Yes 
MasterSeries Yes 
ProtaBIM Yes 
ProtaSteel Yes 
ProtaStructure Yes 
RISA-3D Yes 
RISAFloor Yes 
Revizto Yes 
Simcenter S-Frame Yes 
SolidFEA Yes 
Tekla PowerFab Yes 
Tekla Structural Designer Yes 
Trimble Connect Yes 
ideCAD One AEC Yes 

Integrations

ADAPT-Builder No 
Archicad No 
BIMcollab No 
DDS-CAD Viewer No 
MasterSeries No 
ProtaBIM No 
ProtaSteel No 
ProtaStructure No 
RISA-3D No 
RISAFloor No 
Revizto No 
Simcenter S-Frame No 
SolidFEA No 
Tekla PowerFab No 
Tekla Structural Designer No 
Trimble Connect No 
ideCAD One AEC No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$380 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Tekla Software

Founded

1966

Country

Finland

Website

www.tekla.com/products/tekla-structures

Vendor Details

Company Name

Argos Systems

Country

United States

Website

www.argos.com

Product Features

BIM

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Change Management No 
Collaboration No 
Conflict Tracking No 
Design Modeling No 
Document Management No 
For Facility Management No 
Mobile Access No 
Scheduling No 

RFI

Product Features

Architecture

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
BIM Modeling Yes 
Bills of material Yes 
Building Information Modeling Yes 
Client Management No 
Contact Management Yes 
Contract Management No 
Document Management No 
Drafting No 
Manufacturing Design Data No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Project Management No 
Proposal Management No 
Quotes/Proposals Yes 
Visualization / Presentation No 

BIM

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Change Management No 
Collaboration No 
Conflict Tracking No 
Design Modeling No 
Document Management No 
For Facility Management No 
Mobile Access No 
Scheduling No 

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